Grades 9-12 Overview

Prosocial learning for students in grades 9–12 in Lincoln Public Schools supports instruction by promoting positive behavior, strengthening student development, and building 21st century workforce skills. It is intentionally integrated into daily classroom routines and instructional time to support every student’s growth.

Instruction is:

Instruction is provided to promote:

Applying Appropriate Academic and Technical Skills

  • Organizing tasks and planning ahead
  • Staying on task
  • Studying

Communicating Effectively and Appropriately

  • Disagreeing with others
  • Participating in group discussion
  • Using appropriate voice volume and tone

Contributing to Employer and Community Success

  • Volunteering
  • Being reliable
  • Being a role model

Making Sense of Problems and Persevering in Solving Them

  • Making decisions
  • Reflecting on problems
  • Accepting feedback

Using Critical Thinking

  • Dealing with mistakes
  • Responding to pressure
  • Problem solving

Demonstrating Innovation and Creativity

  • Dealing with changes
  • Using a growth mindset
  • Flexibility

Modeling Ethical Leadership and Effective Management

  • Giving instruction
  • Persuading others
  • Responding to conflict

Working Productively in Teams and Demonstrating Cultural Competency

  • Showing respect
  • Showing sportsmanship
  • Participating in group activities

Utilizing Technology

  • Research
  • Gathering information
  • Time management

Managing Personal Career Development

  • Setting goals
  • Being assertive
  • Identifying your traits

Attending to Personal and Financial Wellbeing

  • Setting boundaries
  • Showing self-control
  • Making a complaint

Questions

Grades 9–12 Lessons

  • Contact Karmin Pedroza, Student Services Supervisor at kpedro@lps.org
  • Contact Lori Hemmett, Student Services Supervisor of School Counseling at lhemmett@lps.org